Lake Elsinore
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Elsinore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Elsinore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Free social trail run in Newport Coast at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park about 6.5 miles with 1,165 feet of elevation gain.
Experience a scenic multisport event at Crystal Cove State Beach featuring swim legs in the Pacific Ocean and a closed bike course on the Pacific Coast Highway. Choose from triathlon duathlon aquabike or trail run options.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway near Temecula, featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, Hurricane Heat options, and spectator access.
October 2026
A set of trail races at Lake Perris featuring a 200 mile route with over 44,000 feet of climbing, looped courses, group campground access and cash prizes.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano offering five distances from 10K to 50K across singletrack and fire road with varied elevation.
A 3.6 mile trail loop at Coastal Peak Park with about 585 ft gain per loop through coastal sage scrub and riparian canyons; part of the Southern California UltraRunner Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Trail running event in Silverado, CA on November 7, 2026 offering marathon, new 25k, half marathon and 10K routes out of Black Star Canyon.
Fixed-time 3, 6, and 8 hour trail runs on an approximately 2.75-mile loop at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon with a main aid station and about 500 feet gain per lap.
One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.
December 2026
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026, featuring a prize 15K, a 6K and a Kids 1K with race shirts, medals and free photos.
January 2027
SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Lake Perris offers 5K, 10K, 21K and kids obstacle races on a flat, fast course in a mountain rimmed park.
A 24 hour loop race in Perris, CA with individual and four person team options on repeated Molcajete 1.0 laps of about 4 miles with significant climbing.
March 2027
A family-friendly mud run 5K at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027 with obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, slides and a festival-style after party.
Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 with 5 to 15+ km options, Infinity laps, 12+ to 20+ obstacles, and finisher medal, shirt, and headband.
An obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 5 to 15 kilometer options, multiple obstacles, an Infinity lap option and a Mudder Village for spectators.
April 2027
Trail runs and gravel bike routes around Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, CA on April 3–4, 2027, with distances from 1 mile to marathon plus youth and stroller options.
Obstacle course races at Pala Fox Raceway on April 10 and 11, 2027, featuring a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10 km super, kids races, and spectator access.
Trail races at Noli Indian School in San Jacinto on April 10, 2027, offering marathon, half marathon, 5k and a kids 3k with Native and Open divisions.